this feels like the direction i'd like my art to go, but i definatly don't have your technical skill. all of the different textures and things that you drew...the stones, for example, and the, well the whole thing.

Thank you very much. Technical skills come and go I've learned. It helps to relax and be patient. Understand the nature of things, and as you draw, you'll draw them as the should be. Good tools and material are very important.